BASNER, Hyman M (1905-1977) c1930- 1991

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BASNER, Hyman M (1905-1977) c1930- 1991

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Institute of Commonwealth Studies

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African Democratic Party

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Basner, Hyman M, 1905-1977, political activist and co-founder of the African Democratic Party.

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Hyman M Basner was born in Russia in 1905, and moved to South Africa at an early age. He trained as a lawyer, and his case work brought him into close contact with Africans and their plight. He joined the Communist Party of South Africa, but resigned in 1938. He stood for Senate as a native representative against J H Rheinallt Jones, and served from 1942-1948. In 1943 he co-founded the African Democratic Party. He left South Africa after the Sharpeville massacre in 1960, and worked in Ghana from...

Communist Party of South Africa

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Basner, H. M. (Hyman M.), 1905-1977

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